The Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program will support projects that address invasive species control, habitat restoration, or stormwater runoff reduction within Niagara River/Lake Erie watershed communities.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
State: New York
County: Allegany County (NY), Cattaraugus County (NY), Chautauqua County (NY), Erie County (NY), Genesee County (NY), Niagara County (NY), Orleans County (NY), Wyoming County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/17/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Western New York Great Lakes Restoration Grant Program is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and administered locally by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper and partners. This program supports on-the-ground environmental improvements while helping organizations build capacity to manage federal funding. If your organization is new to federal grants, you are encouraged to apply. This program is structured to reduce barriers and provide support throughout the process.
Funding Information
Grant funding ranges from $25,000 through $500,000.
Grant Period
January 1, 2027 – September 30, 2029.
Eligible Projects
Projects must occur within the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed in Western New York and address at least one of the following:
- Invasive species control
- Habitat restoration
- Stormwater runoff reduction
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be located in or serving one of the eight counties of Western New York: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. Grants are awarded only to organizations that have current Section 501(c)(3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.
For more information, visit CFGB.
